Gaffney man, 55, dies after being struck by SUV while crossing Reidville Road

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Jan 17, 2013 at 11:32 AM

A 55-year-old Gaffney man was killed after being struck by an SUV while crossing Reidville Road late Wednesday.

From staff reports

A 55-year-old Gaffney man was killed after being struck by an SUV while crossing Reidville Road late Wednesday.William Michael Curtis, who had recently been living in the Spartanburg area, was wearing dark clothing and attempting to cross the highway when the collision occurred at about 10:30 p.m., according to the Spartanburg County Coroner's Office and the S.C. Highway Patrol.Lance Cpl. Tony Keller with the Highway Patrol said the collision happened when a 2004 Toyota 4-Runner, driven by 59-year-old Mary Pedder of Boiling Springs, struck Curtis.The driver of the vehicle will not be charged, according to a statement from the coroner's office.